Launch date 10th July 2026 Platform Switch 1 & 2 Physical? Yes on Switch, GKC on Switch 2 It was only a matter of time until the latest Digimon Story game made the jump to Switch, but we're getting it on both Switch 1 and Switch 2. Digimon Story Time Stranger focuses on the organisation of ADAMAS who are investigating digital anomalies in Tokyo. And, of course, many of them feature Digimon.
It's much more of an RPG-heavy series than Pokémon, and with tons of Digimon combinations and evolutions to unlock, you'll be busy with this one for a while.
Launch date 16th July 2026 Platform Switch 2 Physical? TBC If Ratatan reminds you of a certain Bandai Namco rhythm game, well, it's no coincidence — this rhythmic roguelike is from some of the team behind the adorable Patapon , but it goes beyond its spiritual predecessor.
Four-player online co-op, beautiful 2D animation, randomised levels and elements. The game has been getting great feedback in early access on Steam, and we hope the Switch 2 version can carry on that success.
Launch date 23rd July 2026 Platform Switch 2 Physical? Probably When Nintendo announced Splatoon Raiders via a Nintendo Today! announcement (no, really, everyone was scrambling), we had no idea what to think. But with a new 2026 trailer and a July release date, that's all changed.
Splatoon is going single-player for this Switch 2 spin-off, with the Deep Cut trio joining a 'Mechanic' as you hunt for treasure. It's something different for the series, which makes us even more excited.
Publisher: Konami
Release Date: 27th Aug 2026 (USA ) /
27th Aug 2026 (UK/EU ) Launch date 27th August 2026 Platform Switch 1 & 2 Physical? Yes on Switch, Game-Key Card on Switch 2 It was only a matter of time before Konami announced the Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 , and yes, Metal Gear Solid 4 will finally be available on consoles other than PS3.
Alongside that, we're also getting Ghost Babel and Peace Walker . And the package is coming to Switch 1 as well — we're definitely curious to see how MGS4 holds up on the older system.
Launch date 28th August, 2026 Platform Switch 2 Physical? Apparently a Game-Key Card Here's a port everyone expected — Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition , which includes the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC and some brand new character classes, introduced for the new version.
You've surely heard of this GOTY winner from 2022 — "open-world Souls" is the phrase often banded around. While early demos reported performance issues, more recent footage has looked much better, and a delay into 2026 should help. Hopefully we won't lose our temper as we get our backsides handed to us over and over again.
Launch date August 2026 Platform Switch 2 Physical? Unlikely The critically-acclaimed MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV is coming to a Nintendo console, 13 years after it made its debut! Of course, the game has been through a lot of changes and has seen many expansions over the years, and it'll be arriving on Switch 2 before the next big expansion, Evercold .
Crafting and gathering on-the-go seem to be the dream, but it looks pretty impressive from the very little we've seen. There will be a beta period before the game fully launches, but after that, you'll need to pay a subscription to play — and, if you want to double dip as a PC or PS5 player, then you'll need to pay an additional sub, at half the cost.
Release Date: Aug 2026 (USA ) /
Aug 2026 (UK/EU ) Launch date August 2026 Platform Switch 2 Physical? TBC Pokémon Pokopia's Expansion Pass is rolling out in three parts. The first - in August - will introduce a new underwater area named Bubbly Basin. How will you venture into the depths, you may wonder? It's through a new Dive ability, which will be made available to all players for free.
Part 2 will then arrive in late 2026 with new features and crafting recipes, and Part 3 sometime in 2027 with a new town and more.
Launch date Summer 2026 Platform Switch 2 Physical? Game-Key Card Now here's a game we're surprised to see on Switch 2. Hitman developer IO Interactive is creating what it calls "the ultimate spycraft fantasy" in 007 First Light (originally known as Project 007), a wholly unique James Bond stealth-action game.
This Bond origin story will feature 007 as he starts life in MI6. Blending stealth gameplay with gadgets, car chases, and style galore, we'll have to wait until the summer — after the game's release on other consoles, with reviews saying it's a banger — to see how the game holds up.
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